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The education of a value investor follows Guy Spier’s journey from a HarvardMBA student to a hedge‑fund manager in the high‑stakes world of Wall Street. A pivotal lunch with Warren Buffett sparks a radical shift from greed‑driven ambition to disciplined, principles‑based investing. Over the course of his career, Spier explains how mentorship, partnership, and a willingness to learn independent of elite education underpin lasting success. The memoir blends personal narrative with practical investment insights, offering readers a candid look at the challenges and rewards of carving a unique path on the financial frontier.
First publish date: 2014
Genre: Biography & Autobiography/Autobiography
Authors: Guy Spier
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